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The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
East Side News.

"If aught Of good thou canst not say,
OF thy brother, foe or friend,
Take thou then the filent way,
Lest in words thou should offend"
1t would be well for some of our
preachers, as well as some of our
young people, to remember that
society cannot hold together with
out morals, nor can morals main
tain their station in the human
heart without religion, and no re-
ligion is worth having unless it is
founded on truth, which is the cor
ner-stone of the fabric of human
nature.
Queen Esther's Court No. 9, I.
O.. l., will give a grand concert
Monday evening, Nov. %, at
Junk's Hall.
Though years bring with them
wisdom, yet there is one lesson the
aged seldom learn, namely, the
management Of youthful feeling.
Age is all head, youth all heart,
Age reasons, youth is under the
dominion of hope.
Your little boy child J. was
over last week and it is said that 8
pair Of bright eyes with a dozen
glances, suffice to subdue and en-
slave him and to influme, to make
him even forget; they dazzzled him
so that the past becomes straight
way dim to him, and he SO prizes
them that he would give all hil
life to possess them.
We thought the season of ths
year for Katydids had passed, bul
we heard the music of one las
week while leaning against the old
stone bridge.
/ One dear little friend, Ella Van
daville, has been suffering very
much with cold orsseveral days
is much better at this writing.
We have been engaged in a pro
tracted meeting at the Baptis
Church for the past week and sew
eral have professed Christ am
added to the church. PINKIE.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
TEAcHeRs CONSULTING.
First Meeting of Colored Teachers
in the CITY Schools.

in the City Schools.
The regular normal meeting of
colored teachers in the city public
schools was held in Fogg High
School-room on the 18th, Superin-
tendent Brown presiding. Prof.
Bailey devoted net quite an hour
to clearing up difficulties which
had presented themselves to the
minds OF different ones in the corps.
Prof. Corkhill followed with ali inn
pressive talk on the subject of gain
ing the attention Of pupils. Miss
Jennie FL. Hobbs essay on the use
of Walton's Cardw as most instruc-
tive. Mr.. Richard Hill was per-
fectly at home on the subject Of
reading and spelling in first grade.
methods in Primary Arithmetic, "
bp Miss Lena jackson, showed she
had given the subject much thought.
| Messrs. d. N. .Crosthwait anG
Richard Hill and Miss Jennie III.
Hobbs were appointed committee
to prepare programme for the
next regular normal meeting. This.
the first normal meeting of colored
teachers was both entertaining and
instructive.
On motion the meeting adjourn.
ed-.American.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
superintendent Brown and Ham.

Superintendent Brown and Ham
We are not disposed to make excuses Tor
the failure Of duty on the part of pnDlic
servant, neither are we inclined to censure
when we should praise When the inter-
ests of the whites and the blacks clash we
are always found with Ham.
We are in harmony with the spirit when
actuated the writer of the article on ouPei-
intendent z. H. Brown, IN last weeh .hs
Lance, if that spirit means 10 advanoo ''''
interest of our colored teachers.
! Rnt from what we can learn from some
of fba colored teachers themselves, super
intent Brown is not guilty OF oram,hs srs 70 70
color line, or forcing the coiored 'e1o ;hnarv y.
withdraw from the Teachers Liola.y.
These teachers say that Mr.. Browns course
thns far Is nraise worthy. Mr.. Brown mas
osLoa the mowers that be to do more ior sno
eolored schools than his predecessor. ny
h;s recommendations all teachers salarlcS
M ID been raised except first year teacnels; Is
Another school building will De erecte9
which will seat 1000 moro children, anu
Tins rive employment to number OF cor
,..asJ feacbers Let us see about this Color
line business. For number OF years we
have been demanding colored teacners m Ior
colored schools. We now have them. Ine
Roard of Education and not Supt. Brown
thought that there should be II separation all
the way around. The matter was discussed
among the colored teachers and It seems
was agreed that separation would be best
any way, as they were mere lockers on as
It stood. But now they act as active teach
ers in their separate gatherings. They
now have chance to display their talent.
Supt. Brown called the colored teachers to-
gether in special session to discuss the mat
ter of separate reading circle, and after
giving his advice left the matter with them
to settle. 1t was rumored that the white
teachers would vote the colored out, and
the latter to protect themselves withdrew.
The teachers interviewed rather think Mr..
Brown is on their side, and is doing all he
can for the colored schools Mr.. Brown
should no. be censured for what others do.
Besides, this is in keeping with what we
have been fighting for. 1t looks a little
stupid to ask for u thing and then kick be-
cause we get it. The colored teachers now
feel at home. They are not there as visi-
tors against their viii, but they are now on
equal footing. They should congratulate
themselves on being relieved Of the cramp.
When we call man a tyrant we should
know what we are talking about.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
PERSONAL.

Rev. S. W. Anderson, has been
in the city.
Miss Josie Shaw is our agent al
Theta, Tenn.
J. p. Pettus left for Memphis
last Sunday.
Where is Jay Eye? and where
is w. d. Greer?
Hon. L. c.. Houk spent Thanks
giving in the city.
Mrs. F. E. w. Harper, of Ten
nessee, is somewhat of a speaker.
Mr.. S. M. Martin, of Buford
Station is in the city. He may be
here till Xmas.
Rev. j. Fisher, of Bowling Green,
KY, is in the city. Mr.. Fisher is
missionary.
Mrs. Booth, of Alabama, was a
delegate to the" "We-come-to-t the
upturn- convention"
Hon. s. A. McElwee was in the
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
BIRTH DAY.

On last Friday night a small
company gathered at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Rodgers,
to celebrate the formers birthday
The occasion was an enjoyable af-
fair and all feasted to their full.
Mrs. Rodgers presented her hus-
band with large family Bible,
neatly bound in morocco. Mr..
Geo. T. Robinson presented the
handsome gift and Mr.. Richard
Hill responded in neat, little
speech. Mr.. Rodgers will be old
enough to be President, Nov. 10,
1893
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
EMERSON LITRRARYso SOCIETY
On Friday night, 18th, a goo

On Friday night, 18th, a good
company met at Knowles-street
Church and completed the organ
ization Of the literary society. The
society was named the EN- 5rson
Literary Society in honor Of Ralph
Waldo Emerson. The constitution
was then adopted and the following
officers elected: President, Rev.
j. w. Whitaker; Vice President,
Mrs. ]. C. Napier; Secretary, Mrs.
Viola Sykes; Treasurer, Lyt.
Jones; Critic, Mrs. P. R. Burrus.
The Chautauqua course was adopt
ed. The society adjourned to meet
this Friday night at Knowles
street Church.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
CENTRAL TENNESSEE
COLLEGE.

The Moot Court Of the Law De-
partment il under the management
of Prof. j. H. Dismukes, one Of
the alumni. At the last session, J..
D. Sharber, of the junior class, won
case, but we would here remind
Mr.. Sharber that he will not meet
with such chances in the world.
Thanksgiving Day will be OBJ
served with appropriate ceremonies.
At night the Library Congress
will hold public exercises for the
discussion oil some of the import
ant issues Of to-day. All who en-
joy oratory, combined with intelli-
gence, will do we'll to come out and
hear our young Congressman.
The regular monthly examina-
ton in the Medical Department
takes place this week.
John Dickson, of the Middle
Glass, put in his appearance last
week.
On account of pressing work, |
have not been able to get in my re-
ports from Central for the past two
weeks. Will try to come weekly
hereafter.
During the past week we en-
ioyed many lectures by delegates
Of the w. C. T. u, then in ses
sion in this city. We saw and
heard the silvery tongued orator,
Mrs. Francis E. w. Harper, a lady
of no mean intellectual abilities,
We also enjoyed rare intellectual
treats from other ladies, too nu-
me, GUS to mention. The past week
will ever remain an oasis in the
desert Of our lives.
Rev. G. B. Wilson has been alb
sent few days attending the Dis
trict Conference of this city. Th.
Rev. Wilson is one of the coming
Negro divines and stauds to-day
theological studentof rare ability
w. H. Card has been confined
to his room for several days. w
Iare glad to see him out again.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
In Memory Of Thomas I. Wells.
By MARTHA M'cAEN.

Four weeks ago the reaper death,
Came stalking through the land,
And with his sickle sharp he reaped,
Al bright and thrifty man.
His days of pain were severe and few,
And now he is at rest.
'Tis hard we say, and yet It's fair;
For God knows what is best
He left family here to mourn,
But God will be their guide,
And in day when he sees fit,
Will bring them to his side.
e's gone, he's gone. ne'er to return,
TO this unhappy shore.
The angels are his watchers now,
And will guide him ever more.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
M. olive Baptist Church.

Eight months ago there was a split in the
First Baptist Church Those who left or
ganized church, and have been moving
right along. The new church, Mt Olive,
called Elder r. T. Huffman to its pulpit.
Heaccepted and gathered about nim resolute
men and women who within eight months
have raised $1,000 and now have under
head way what is to be one Of the finest
colored churches in the country, The edi-
fee is rs feet wide and 100 feet long, the
largest colored church in the city. The
basement will be occupied next month.
Work will be suspended till next spring.
Not dollar has been begged on the streets.
Here is an example of push. We hope the
storm is over and we shall all pull together
for Ham, *t
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
The City Campaign.

The Republican Campaign Committee
met Tuesday morning and organized.
Capt. ]. w. Baker was elected temporary
Chairman. On motion of Mr.. j. H. Kee-
BILE, Hon, II. A. Hasslock was made per-
manent Chairman, and by motion of Geo.
T. Robinson, Mr.. j. Fl. Keeble was made
permanent Secretary, and Mr.. J. Z. Feath-
erstone Assistant Secretary. Hon.. Tip.
Gamble was elected treasurer. Several
committees were provided for.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

Met at o'clock, Nov. 81, and was opened
with prayer by Mr.. James Picket.
Remarks by DIR. Boyd, subject, Heroic
Colored Men,"
Mr.. T. B. Burrus gave an Historical
Sketch
Meeting next Monday night when the
following programme will be rendered.
Recitation by Miss Laura Allen.
Solo, by Miss Elnora Winter.
Reading, by Miss Edith Caldwell.
Solo, Mrs. p j. Ewing.
Paper, "Our Women" by DIR. r. F.
Boyd.
Quartette, Mrs. Gowdy and others.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
Wedding Bells.

On Wednesday, Nov. 10, at s o'clock,
Mr.. Milton White and Miss Jennie ".
Wendell were united in marriage at the
residence of the brides mother, Mrs. Al
fred Wendell, on Wharf avenue. The
bride was beautifully attired in cream col
ored cashmere, pasmentary trimming
pearls and orange flowers. A host Of in.
vited guests partook of all of the delicaeies
of the season. The bride was the recipient
of many valuable and useful presents
After the wedding they retired to theil
nice neat little home on South College
street. We wish them long and happy
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

J. P. Crawford, former student,
is pursuing study in medicine.
A. E. Daniel anticipates taking
a course in law.
Rev. D. W. Fields is taking a
course in dentistry.
The day session of the students,
conference will be held at Central
en- Saturday, Nov. 26. We invite
all of our friends to come out.
BLUE JAY.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
Go to MONTGOMERY q Go

For good Hay, Grain and Feed,
also the best quality Of family -four
and meal which we offer cheaper
than. any house in the city. We
most earnestly ask our lady friends
to give US trial. Cor. Cherry
and Cedar streets.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
Our High School.

Ham kicked until High School facilities
were provided for US in this city. Now let
us show our appreciation by building up
the school. We are aware of the tempta-
tions, the inducements held out by our
three colleges here but we cannot afford to
neglect our High School. We have been
fighting for colored teachers, and we have
them, and good ones too. They must be
encouraged. Prof. d. N. Crosthwaite, an
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

A special service will be held at the Gay
street Christian Church next Sunday after
noon at 28O o'clock for the benefit of. the
Fisk Gymnasium. Rev. Preston Taylor
will preach the sermon and the Mozart So
ciety of Fisk University will sing. All
denominations are requested to aid in the
contribution. The boys ought to be en-
couraged in their effort.
Miss Wells, residing at 475
South High street, has horse fol
sale in good order, and can be seen
by calling around at any time.
nov18,tf.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
TO CORRESPONDENTS

You must have your matter in
by Tuesday. The paper is gener-
ally made up by Wednesday noon,
reserving only space for local no.
tices.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

COLUMBIA, TENN, Nov. 23.-
The G. U. 0. of @. F. had theil
anniversary Tuesday.
Ike Stanfeld was here Monday
looking at us.
Boys and girls, beware, we will
tell on you.
The Church Relief, a paper to
be published at Chattanooga, has
been issuing a prospectus for the
last fifteen weeks. How long be-
fore the paper starts?
Miss Sallie Elm"re, who has been
visiting friends in this city returned
to Birmingham Saturday.
Mr.. J. c. Brown is up and about
again after a protracted illness.
The K knoxville Concert Com
pany played here Wednesday night.
This company is composed of lal-
enttd ladies and gentlemen.
We regret to announce the death
Of Miss Queen Davis, who died
Sunday evening after long illness
with consumption. Her funeral
was attended the following day by
Revs j. L. Grigsby and j. S. Gil
more, at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist
Church.
Thanksgiving day was appropri-
ately observed here by the difeaent
religious bodies and were we'll at
tended. We have abundance of
reasons for thanking the Lord, first
and foremost we thank him for the
result in the recent campaign in
this State. We thank him for not
giving Johnny Keeble sense enough
to write an editorial. We thank
him for not putting more brains in
the head of that fellow who runs
thet jackassical Church Relief
Yes, we thank him for all of these
good things and his goodness tc
mankind generally. REI.LIM.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

excellent man and scholar, is at the inn
mediate head of the High School. Let us
help him to make his department all it
should be. Build up the High School.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.


CIRCUIT CoUET-September Rule, 1887
Sarah Fain (Col.) VS.. Frank Fain fCol.)
In this cause, it appearing to the Court,
that the defendant is a nonresident Of the
State of Tennessee, so II at the ordinary
process Of law cannot be served upon him.
It is therefore ordered that publication be
made in THE TENNESSEE STAR, q news
paper published in Nashville, Tenn, once
a week for four consecutive weeks, requir-
ing the said defendent, Frank Fain (Col), !,
to appear before the Circuit Court at the
Courthouse in the City of Nashville, on
the second Monday in January, il being
the eighth day thereof, 1883, then and there
to plead, answer or demur, to complainants
bill, or the same will be taken for confessed
and set for hearing ex-parte.
]. P. WORK, Clerk.
ET Fleming, Solicitor for complainant
no11,4t
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

The Pennsylvania Hat Co. will
save you more fall hats than any
firm in the city. Broken sizes Of
$500 and $3.50 stiff hats on the
$500 counter. You will save
money if you can get a fit. 20
and try. They also have the largest
line of soft hats in the city We
recommend to our patrons the
Pennsylvania Hat Co.; 14S Union
street.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

city this week. He left for Georgis
via You C., 10 A. G.
Mrs. j. w. Early was appointed
Ito organize temperance orders
throughout the South.
Mrs. James M Hill, and her son
Willie, has returned from six
months visit to her husband in
New York.
Mrs. Lucy Tappin Phillips, Of
Memphis, State officer of the w.
c. T. u, was a delegate to the
National Convention.
LOCAL NOTICES.
Rich black gros grain 'lress silk
at 65c, Toe, 81, $l25, 81 30, worth
fifty per cent. more. John Gilgan,
Church street. novll st.
Prot. r., N. Thompson's Quintettc
Band will furnish music for con
certs, balls and parties on short no
tice. Apply to 1873 South Cherry
street, Nashville, Tenn. novlS''f
You will save money by going to
GiIgan's for all your dress goods.
novlI,3
Go to Herstein's for fine photo
graphs; they can satisfy all.
Go to Chas. Thurman for cheap
clothing.
If you want fifty cents worth
of fun for a dime 60 to the Dime
Museum.
Double width checked wool suit
ings 25c, GiIgan's. novll 1t.
We recommend our lady readers
when purchasing hat, to go to the
Old Curiosity Shop, 8 N. Summer
street, and patrsnize those who
patronize US. novlS,2t
Don't forget to get your under
wear at Ellis, on North College
street.
Silk velvet 75c, at Gilgan's.
novIl | ,3t.
The most stylish and cheapest
hats and bonnets in Nashville, is
to be found at the Old Curiosity
Shop. Be sure you look at the
sign and make no mistake.
nov18,2.
Silk plush 75c, at Gilgan's.
novll, ,3t.
Double width wool serge 12c,
Gilgan's, Church street. nov11 ,3t.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
Hurrah for Ham.

Florida Sssf1 sentne an published bis aa a Gaossys % dhs
Fla, by N. M Lewey, is now Ss se. issued as a
daily. 1t began on the 18th. We pull off
our hat to brother Lewey, and wish him
success in maintaining this advanced step
in Negro journalism. It is the first of the
kind in our history. Editor Lewey de-
serves hearty support. We shall watch
the Daily Sentinel with great anxiety.
Score one more for Ham.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
FOB MAYOR.

Hon. JNo. J. LITTLEToN, the Republican
nominee for Mayor.
W. II. WEAKLEY, Workingmen's cam
didate for Mayor.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
Dress Goods.

If you want the last style of
tress goods, at the lowest prices, go
do Gilgan's, on Church street.
nov11 ,3t.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

The members of the Minuette Club are
requested to meet tonight at the Lance
office. By order of the President
w. H. HODGKINS.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

To the Voters of Nashville:
I am a candidate for Mayor, sub
iect alone to the will Of the people.
noylS,tf QUINTARD JONES.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-05-03
Winchester and Vicinity.
From the Times we clip the follow


From the Times we clip the follow
ing items:
Gilhert's Foundry was sold at pub
lie auction on Monday by E. u. Hodg-
son. Auctioneer- Consideration, So
73O. Chas. B. Hancock was the pur-
chaser.
Pearl Enders Morris, an interest
ing child aged years, died at the
residents of her parents in Loudon
county, on Thursday last. Funeral
took place at the residence OF her
grandmother, Mrs. Ann Norris about
four miles from Berryville, on the
Charlestown turnpike. The remains
were brought here on Saturday morn
ing and inferred at Mt. Hebron Gem
etery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-05-03
West Virginia Legislature.

In the Senate, on the 21st ult., Mr.:
Flournoy introduced bill to prevent
fraud in nominations by politicafpar-
ties for public office. Referred to
the Committee on the. judiciary.
In the House, the Speaker an
nounced the same committees for this
session as were appointed at the last
session, with the substitution of Mr..
Beckwith on such committees as Mr..
Lucas had been appointed to.
II. B. No. 10, introduced by Mr..
Beckwith, in relation to criminal OK
aminations before Justices, and pro-
viding for the examination of not
more than three, witnesses for the
State or Defendant, was referred to
Judiciary Committee.
ii. B. No. H.. introduced by Mr..
Chew, to amend and re-enact section
35 of chapter So of the Code, provid-
ing for the allowance to- jailors fol-
the maintenance and care of lunatics,
to be fixed by the Court, not to ex-
coed 60 cents per day and for cloth
ing sum not to exceed S30'per year,
referred to Committee. on Taxation
and Finance.
In the House, on. the goth, the bill
confirming: and establishing: the
boundary line between West Virgins
and Maryland passed; also, bin, max
ing appropriation of public money tc
pay members of the Legislature ano
salaries of officers of the State gov
ernment The bill providing for the
acceptance and confirmation of re-
ports of joint boundary line between
West Virginia and Pennsylvania
passed.
A resolution was introduced. in the
Senate on Wednesday, to provide fol-
settlement of the claim of Virgins
against West Virginia for So, 900, 600;
as the latter's share of the State debt
of Virginia at the time the State OF
West Virginia was created.
In the House, on Thursday, Fl. j.
r. l, introduced by Mr.. Hamilton,
providing for the taking of a ballot
for United States senator on Tuesday,
3rd of May, which was voted on to be
tabled yesterday, the vote to be an
nounced to-day, was laid upon the
table by vote of SO to %.
In the Senate, April 29th, Mr..
Gettingcr offered a joint resolution
providing for joint committe to con-
slider proposition from the holders
of Virginia deferred certificates
The Senator expresses it as his belief
that the State will have to pay its
cbara IF tho 5afarre6 certificates or
be sued by Virginia. He is confident
that the courts will compel the pay
ment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-05-03
Alleged Bribery in West uir-
ginia.
rCorrc.nondents.. of ttie baltimore Sim. I

Correspondence of the Baltimore Sum-
CHARLESTON, w. Va, May 1.-The
committee to investigate State Sena-
tor Dawson's charges against Senator
Minnear of having been influenced to
vote for United States Senator Cam
den met yesterday. Shelton Roger,
from Minnear's district, admitted hav-
ing bargained with three Legislators TO
vote for Mr.. Camden. for which they
were to receive $4,000. He repre-
sented that the money was raised by
Republicans for the purpose of re-
electing Camden. He failed to give
the agreed signal, however, for the
men to cast the votes, Camden threat
ened to prosecute witness and the
three bribed Legislators if the scheme
was carried out. He declined to di-
vulge any information as to who the
voters were or the source of the mo-
ney, except that Camden was not the
man. Roger claimed to have discov-
cred letter from the Republican
central committee sent to Repuh-
lican members of the Legis-
laturc alleging that Camden
was using his money to be reelected
by electing members of the Legisla-
ture in ways that are dark. For this
letter he claims to have received from
United States Collector of Revenue
McGraw $50 and the promise of an
annual pass over the B. & o. Railroad.
The witness did not seem very clear
minded on some of the facts, and
stated in explanation that he was
subject to "speils," during which
he was stupid and recollected but
little that TRANSFERRED around him.
He felt sure. however, the
$50 was given by McGraw and no
part of it by Camden, although por-
ton of this came into his possession
while he was in one of his 'spells. "
His expenses had been made and he
was partiently waiting for the pass.
The committee adjourned until Mon
day. The witness is subject TO cpl
Ieptic fits, and after giving his: testi-
mony fell in the committee ROOM
A number of acquaintances of the
witness, now in Charleston, say that
he is non compos.
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